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It’s not a Digital-or-Radio either-or thing. It’s Both.

Don’t take my word for it.  Take the word of Gary Vaynerchuk, a guy who would not exist in the public spotlight were it not for all things digital. Gary, who is now a speaker and mega-entrepreneur and Sirius/XM host and author and former interview subject right here in this blog – in addition to being one of America’s best-known wine merchants, makes some important points in this video: It’s not the platform, it’s the message. And you have to…

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Howard Stern will stay at Sirius XM

I have no insider information on this topic, but it seems to me overwhelmingly likely that Howard Stern’s marriage to Mel Karmazin at Sirius XM will continue for another few years. Here’s why: 1.  Less is More on Satellite Radio A little bit of name value goes a long way.  Howard currently works four days a week with plenty of weeks off.  Has this turned off Stern fans?  I doubt it. And Howard seems to want to work less in…

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Remember when Sirius/XM was a technological advancement?

Sirius/XM continues to chug along, thanks in no small part to the rebirth of the auto market and the subscription trials that come along with so many new vehicles rolling off the showroom floor (that's a credit to their business model, not an insult). But in the midst of this growth, Sirius/XM has lost something which has gone virtually unnoticed:  Portable units. Maybe these things never sold that well in the first place.  I'm talking about the Stiletto 100 and…

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MRM President Mark Ramsey has worked with innumerable television and radio broadcasters over his career, including all the biggest names, from Clear Channel, CBS, Bonneville, Sirius XM...

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